El Jokey by Piatnik, 1990s

Published November 26, 2014 Updated May 29, 2022

‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack by Piatnik & Sons, Vienna, 1990s

Austria Piatnik El Jokey Spanish Suited

Elegantly designed ‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack manufactured by Piatnik & Sons, Vienna, 1990s

‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack by Piatnik, 1990s ‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack by Piatnik, 1990s ‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack by Piatnik, 1990s

Above: ‘El Jokey’ Spanish-suited pack by Piatnik & Sons, Vienna, 1990s

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